Watch John Oliver Trash Fines for Municipal Violations

Think traffic fines are a headache? Congratulations, you're among the super rich.

"If you're thinking how the f*ck is it possible for a grandmother to go to jail for traffic tickets, well, that is what this story is about." And so begins Last Week Tonight host John Oliver's tirade against the underhanded way some municipalities are funded by traffic fines that hurt the poor and working classes. Just running a stop sign in California can cost upwards of $238, he says, the current asking price for a unicorn with wheels on its hooves on eBay. In Illinois, that number goes even higher, as the state adds on 30 percent if you fall behind on your payments. Watch the video to learn more about how these programs work.